Chely Wright Is Engaged!

Chely Wright is off the market! The country singer confirms to People magazine that she is engaged to Lauren Blitzer, a GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender) activist and co-author of 'Same Sex in the City (So Your Prince Charming Is Really a Cinderella),' a lighthearted self-help book for lesbians.

"They met through their youth advocacy work, and say that their passion for Scrabble holds them together," a rep for Chely tells People.

The two will be married August 20 in Connecticut, one of only five states in the U.S. with marriage rights for same-sex couples.

This engagement announcement comes less than a year after Chely came out publicly as a lesbian.

"There had never, ever been a country music artist who had acknowledged his or her homosexuality," she told People just after coming out. "I wasn't going to be the first ... But nothing in my life has been more magical than the moment I decided to come out."

The 40-year-old singer/songwriter says going public with her sexuality has been a rocky road, complete with bullying and taunting. But she's also had poignant moments of support -- and those are what stick with her most.

"I was nervous to come back," Chely told The Boot last summer at her Reading, Writing and Rhythm benefit in Nashville. "But the fans in country music have been incredible. Country music fans are loving and supportive. They know I love 'em, and as Minnie Pearl said, 'If you love 'em, they'll love you back. And boy, are they!"

Chely's coming out journey is being documented in a new film, 'Wish Me Away,' which will premiere at the Nashville Film Festival later this month. Something tells us this movie will have a happy ending.